political perspectives from Joni Hudson-Reynolds, an African-American Mom

When is it a good time for a woman to report harassment?

Gretchen Carlson claims she was a victim of sexual harassment by Roger Ailes. She made the claim after her contract was not renewed. Many question the timing but what should she have done? If she made the claim while onboard she would have been subject to dismissal. What would have been the ideal time to make the allegations? Many of Ailes Fox colleagues have come to his defense, but that simply means he did not approach them that does not mean he did not approach Carlson. Women who worked with him years ago have shared stories of sexual harassment. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds. People were quick to believe the women who spoke against Bill Cosby decades it will be interesting to see if these women are viewed as believable as the Cosby accusers.